Guatemalan Coffee

Guatemalan Coffee is Where it's At!

Are you looking for high quality coffee? Look no farther than Guatemala! That’s right – Guatemala it is ranked first in the world for the percentage of its coffee qualified as high-quality! What about variety of flavor notes – does that appeal to your taste buds? Guatemalan coffee has you covered there too! Even within a country around the size of Ohio, there are eight very distinct growing regions that provide a diverse selection of flavors. The altitude, rainfall, surrounding flora and fauna, temperature, and soil composition are all factors in the end result. Below, you can find descriptions of the two growing regions, Antigua and Huehuetenango, in Guatemala where we source our Guatemalan green coffee beans. More regions coming!

High quality, uniquely flavored beans are the first step in the process of a great cup of Guatemalan coffee, but the roasting process can make or break your end result! That’s why we roast in house, frequently and in small batches, ensuring that our clients have the absolute freshest Guatemalan coffee possible! Coffee roasting has been a part of our family since our first year of marriage (about 10 years ago), and it is such a joy for us to be able to share that passion with others. Christian is certified as a coffee roaster by Anacafe, the national coffee roasting association of Guatemala, which means he is not only capable in the roasting process but also familiar with the nuances found in Guatemalan coffee beans.

Little Guatemala coffee can be purchased in 8 oz and 16 oz bags and received either whole bean or ground. You can purchase the bags online, at our coffee cart (Monday-Friday, 6-10am), or at several stores around Morganton, NC. The stores currently offering our coffee are: Food Matters, Morganton General Store, Homer’s, Mi Pais, La Bendicion, Table Rock Pharmacy, and Lake James State Park.

Guatemalan Coffee Growing Regions

Growing Region: Huehuetenango

Tradition meets technology! Most of the coffee in Huehuetenango is produced on small coffee farms by families that have worked in this business for generations. Many traditional practices remain, but the farmers have also embraced technologies that improve the quality of their product, a combination that produces an exceptional coffee!

The family living on the coffee plantation in Huehuetenango.
Photo: Jesse Barber

The streets of Antigua, Guatemala where this coffee is grown.

Growing Region: Antigua

The farm where we source our Antigua beans has a long history of taking care of its product, workers, and the environment. They have many programs for housing, education, healthcare, and more for the workers, and take measures such as recycling pulp to sustain their agricultural practices. It is a pleasure to work with them.

Coffee Catering

Need something fun for your next event or meeting? One of our coffee catering options may be just the right fit! We can bring Guatemalan coffee goodness to you in insulated dispensers, set up coffee service at a table inside, or arrive in one of our two coffee carts for a full service coffee bar experience! Contact us for pricing based on the service desired, amount of participants, and time frame.

Insulated dispensers: We can drop 5 gallon, 2.5 gallon, or small airpots of coffee, apple cider, or hot chocolate to your location! This service includes all disposable items, creamers, and sugar.

Table set up: This is the service for you if are looking for an inside espresso coffee bar! We can bring all of the machinery and barista(s) to cater your inside event, large or small.

Mobile Coffee Cart: For an outdoor event (or an event with large doors!), we would be more than happy to bring our one of a kind coffee carts to your service. Christian made the umbrella cart from scratch and the larger cart from an old horse trailer!

***Our permanent location at 810 East Union St. Morganton, NC is not quite ready. Please do stop by our coffee cart, set up daily at 2149 South Sterling St. Morganton, NC to purchase coffee in bags or get a beverage for your morning. Mon - Fri 6 - 10am